Opposition unity, neither automatic nor obvious, sinks Constitutional Amendment Bill
The Hindu·3h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Opposition parties united in Parliament on April 17, 2026, defeating the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill. The legislation aimed to increase Lok Sabha strength by fifty percent and redistribute seats based on 2011 Census data to implement women's reservation. The unified opposition stance proved decisive against the government proposal.
Key Entities
OppositionLok SabhaConstitution (131st Amendment) Bill 2026Women's ReservationParliament